We celebrated the end of a long week with this fresh, flavorful, garlicky steak. You start by blending garlic and salt into a paste, and then add fresh herbs, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. This sauce is called a salmoriglio – use as a marinade and then serve it over the sliced grilled steak.

We first tried shishito peppers on a rare date night during our two-hour wait for a table at Uchi. They were the only food option at the bar, but we fell in love with their crispy, salty, mild pepper bite.

To make your own, toss peppers with olive oil and sea salt, and grill until pleasantly blistered.

If you’re planning a special dinner, you can’t do any better than this delicious beef tenderloin. Follow these simple instructions and use a meat thermometer, and the garlic herb rub, decadent cut of meat, and your grill will do the rest.